Pre-arrival Guide.

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1 Pre-arrival Guide

2 WELCOME TO NOTTINGHAM Click on the page links below: What you need to do next 3 When you arrive at: the airport 4 your accommodation 5 the International College 6 Prepare for your college course 7 What you need to pack 8 Contact us 9 Complete the pre-arrival form here 2

3 WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NEXT Before you receive your visa Use your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) letter to apply for a visa at a suitable Visa Application Centre. Your Kaplan representative (or Kaplan s Admissions, Visa and Applicant Services team if you applied directly) will give you more information on how to apply for a visa, and will help you at each step of the process. If you have not already booked your accommodation, use the accommodation guide and information on our website to choose option you want. Then complete the online accommodation form. You will receive an accommodation confirmation letter and an Accommodation Agreement. Complete both, and return to: pathways.accommodation@kaplan.com After you receive your visa When you have received your visa, book your flights to the UK. You need to arrive in Nottingham in time for Welcome Week. This is where you receive important information about your course and life in the UK. Read the arrival options in this guide. Complete the pre-arrival form to tell us which date you are arriving and how you will travel from the airport to your accommodation. Prepare everything you need to bring to the UK using our checklist of what to pack. Important visa information Students applying for a visa to come to the UK for more than 6 months will first be given a 30-day entry clearance vignette (sticker) in their passport. You must arrive in the UK during this 30-day period, then collect a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) after you arrive. This will be valid for the full length of your course. You will also receive a letter telling you when and where to collect your BRP this should be your college if you have entered the correct Alternative Collection Location (ACL) code in your visa application. You might be required to show this letter to immigration officials at the airport, and you should collect your BRP as soon as possible. Please contact the College as soon as you arrive in the UK for assistance in collecting your BRP. If you experience any difficulties, please speak to a member of the College Services team immediately. Complete the pre-arrival form here 3

4 WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE AIRPORT Free coach service Nottingham Trent International College organises a free transfer service on certain dates to collect students from two UK airports: London Heathrow (Terminal 3 Arrivals) and Birmingham. If you have booked your accommodation through Kaplan, a coach or taxi will take you directly to your accommodation in Nottingham and there will either be a representative from the College or a taxi driver waiting for you at the airport to assist you with the journey. If you select the free transfer service but are in private accommodation, then you will need to make your own way to your accommodation from Global Point. Please use the pre-arrival form to choose your preferred date for the free coach service. Private transfer service If you cannot arrive on the dates and times of the free coach service, we can also organise a private taxi to collect you from various UK airports. We strongly recommend you use this service as it will take you straight to your accommodation in Nottingham. Please use the pre-arrival form to see the airports and prices for the private transfer service. Public transport The College is accessible by several types of transport. Here are some ideas of how you can travel to your accommodation by public transport: London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Train: London Underground to King s Cross St. Pancras, from which trains leave to Nottingham. The journey is under 2 hours and costs around 65 one-way. nationalrail.co.uk Coach: Leaves from Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. The journey takes approximately four hours and costs around 25 one-way. nationalexpress.com Birmingham International Airport to Nottingham Train: Change trains at Birmingham New Street Station. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours and costs around 25 one-way. nationalrail.co.uk Coach: Leaves from the Airport with a change at Birmingham City Centre bus station. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours and costs around 15 one-way. nationalexpress.com Manchester Airport to Nottingham Train: Change trains at Manchester Piccadilly. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours and costs about 20 one-way. nationalrail.co.uk Coach: Leaves from Manchester Airport and changes at Sheffield. The journey takes approximately 4.5 hours and costs about 17 one-way. nationalexpress.com East Midlands Airport to Nottingham Coach: Skylink Airport Shuttle leaves from the airport. The journey takes approximately one hour and costs around 5 one-way. trentbarton.co.uk/services/skylinknottingham Complete the pre-arrival form before you travel If you have booked your flights and know your arrival details, it is time to fill in our pre-arrival form. It is important that you let us know when your flight arrives and how you plan to travel to your accommodation. Please note: even if you are planning to travel independently to your accommodation, you must still complete the pre-arrival form to let us know what your arrangements are. Complete the pre-arrival form here 4

5 WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT YOUR ACCOMMODATION Your residence: Global Point Global Point has everything you need to help you feel at home immediately. When you arrive at the residence, a friendly member of staff will meet you and give you your room key. In your room, you will find: welcome letter accommodation handbook student starter pack Global Point offers kitchen facilities so you can cook your own meals (there is no cafeteria). The student starter pack provides some of the basics for cooking and eating, and you can bring or buy anything extra you may need. All rooms have an 8MB internet connection and upgrades are available at a small additional charge. The building is also WiFi enabled, so you will be able to access Internet (broadband and/or WiFi) in your room immediately, so you can contact your family to let them know you have arrived safely. To find out more, click here. Complete the pre-arrival form here 5

6 WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Welcome Week The International College s Welcome Week lasts 1 to 5 days, depending on your course. It is very important that you arrive in time for this. You ll enjoy a wide range of social activities and tours of the local area, and receive useful information about your life in the UK, including: course details academic support UK laws and culture meeting new people and making friends finding places of religious worship public transport local shops and restaurants opening a bank account registering with a doctor* registering with the police (if required) Click here for a sample of the Welcome Week timetable. * Students from within the European Union will require European Health Insurance (E111). For more information, visit the E111 website. What documents to bring with you Please check this list before you leave your home country, keep all the documents and information in your hand luggage and bring them with you on your first day at college. Your enrolment will be conditional until you provide all the correct documents. Formally certified translations must be provided for any documents not in English. The original academic qualification used in your visa application, with a certified translation if not in English Original UKVI IELTS used for your visa application (unless you are exempt) Valid passport and entry clearance visa The visa approval letter which tells you where to collect your Biometric Resident Permit (BRP) Proof of your address in the UK (such as confirmation , tenancy agreement, utility bill or a letter from family member) Your BRP, if you have already collected it You only need to bring these documents if they apply to you: If you are a sponsored student, you must bring your original sponsorship letter. Please also make 1 photocopy of this document. Under 18s You must bring a copy of your underage consent form. Please also make 1 photocopy of this document The current details of your guardian in the UK if you don t have an agreement with a particular company like College Guardians The details of your transfer arrangements from the airport such as a taxi booking The name and contact number for the person you will meet at the airport The emergency contact number for your college (detailed in this guide) Complete the pre-arrival form here 6

7 PREPARE FOR YOUR COLLEGE COURSE What you will study You will take modules in 3 main areas: Academic skills English language Specific subjects Course textbooks When you arrive at the College, your teachers will tell you which textbooks you need. You do not need to buy any books before you arrive. You can do general reading about your course subject and modules before you arrive, and revise the mathematical, scientific or English language skills that you will need on your course. Links to help you prepare College Applicants area This site will allow you to book your accommodation, prepare for a visa interview, and book your airport transfer. kaplanpathways.com/ntic-applicants University website Learn more about your degree and what you will study each year at the University by visiting its website. Some degrees also tell you the course books used in the modules, as well as a recommended reading list. ntu.ac.uk Nottingham events Find out about exciting events happening in Nottingham and plan your social life for when you first arrive. experiencenottinghamshire.com nottinghampost.com studentbeans.com Connect with us online Serach: KaplanPathways #KaplanLife Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 09:00 11:00 Specific subject English language Academic skills Independent study Specific subject 11:00 11:15 Break Break Break Break Break 11:15 13:15 English language Specific subject Specific subject English language English language 13:15 14:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 14:00 16:00 Specific subject Specific subject Tutorial Specific subject 16:00 16:15 Break Break Learning Outside the Classroom activities Break Break 16:15 18:00 Academic skills Independent study Academic skills Academic skills Complete the pre-arrival form here 7

8 WHAT YOU NEED TO PACK All the documents needed for enrolment (see page 6) Clothing The UK is famous for its changeable weather! In summer, the temperature is around 20 C, and in winter between -3 C and 10 C. You can buy many of the clothes you need in the UK, but you should still bring some warm clothes and a waterproof jacket. You do not need any formal clothes (such as a suit), as students dress casually for classes. Mobile phone and laptop We can provide you with a local SIM card shortly after you arrive. Money It can sometimes take several weeks to open a bank account in the UK, so we recommend you bring at least 1,000 with you to the UK. Separate your money and bring 200 in cash ( 10 or 20 notes) and the rest on your debit card. Please note that you might be charged a fee in the UK when withdrawing money from an international account. While you are studying at the International Pathway College, under UK law, Tier 4 students are not allowed to work, unless stipulated in your passport, so please make sure you have enough money to cover your living costs in the UK. Prescription medication (if needed) You should bring at least a 2-month supply of prescription medication with you. You should also check whether your prescription medication is available in the UK. Medical Screening Certificate (if needed)* Remember: Check the luggage weight limit for your flight to the UK. This is usually around 20kg. If you are staying at our residences, you do not need to bring any of the items listed in the student starter pack. Examples of prices in the UK Sandwich Meal at a restaurant Tea / coffee Cinema Bus (per single journey) 1.70 Bus student travel card 10 per week Mobile phone bill (monthly) * Depending on the country you are from, you may need to be medically screened for tuberculosis (TB). Your Kaplan representative will ask you to do this before you apply for your visa. Students who have a Medical Screening Certificate will need to bring this document with them to the UK, and show it with their visa at the airport on arrival. For more information and to check if you need to be medically screened, please visit the UKVI website. Student starter pack Bedding Duvet Duvet cover Pillow and pillowcase Fitted sheet Cooking equipment Stainless steel frying pan (24cm) Stainless steel saucepan (18cm) Tin opener Solid and slotted nylon spoons Slotted nylon turner Nylon ladle Vegetable peeler Plastic colander Tableware Cutlery (fork, spoon) Dinner plate Side plate Cereal bowl Mug Glass tumbler Plus Toilet roll Small hand towel Welcome toiletries pack (including miniature bath & shower gel, hand & body lotion, shampoo / conditioner, and soap) To find out more, click here. Please note: actual contents of the student starter pack may vary. For legal reasons, the College is not permitted to provide knives of any kind to students under 18 years of age. Complete the pre-arrival form here 8

9 CONTACT US If you have any questions before you arrive in Nottingham, contact us and we will do our best to help. We are really looking forward to welcoming you at Nottingham Trent International College. College contact details Nottingham Trent International College Belgrave Centre Chaucer Street Nottingham, NG1 5LT United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) In the UK In case of emergency after 17:00, please call security: +44 (0) Emergency number (police, fire brigade, ambulance): 999 Glasgow WAVERLEY STREET Trent House CLARENDON STREET Hollymount House KEY CLARENDON STREET Waverley Terrace Royal DICe Taylor Health Centre Belgrave Centre Bonington STUDENTS UNION Chaucer Hampden Sandby CHAUCER STREET GILL STREET Gill Street BOOTS LIBRARY Barnes Wallis NTIC THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE KEY UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS TRAM / BUS STOPS POINTS OF INTEREST 50m Gill Street South HAMPDEN STREET NTU TRAM STOP Maudslay GOLDSMITH STR ET Five-minute walk to the city centre DRYDEN STREET ALMA CL DUNDAS CL Dryden Centre SHAKESPEARE STREET BILBIE WALK NORTH SHERWOOD STREET SOUTH SHERWOOD ST THEATRE ROYAL ROYAL CENTRE BLUECOAT ST NEWTON BUILDING BLUECOAT CLOSE ARKWRIGHT BUILDING ROYAL CONCERT HALL Liverpool Bristol NORTH CHURCH ST MANSFIELD ROAD Bournemouth GO2UNI BUS STOP A60 HUNTINGDON ST YORK STREET UNION RD BURTON ST TRINITY SQUARE PARLIAMENT STREET York BUS STATION London Brighton VICTORIA CENTRE MILTON STREET FORMAN ST TRINITY SQ Complete the pre-arrival form here 9

10 FIND OUT MORE Visit the links below or contact us for more information. We look forward to helping you make Nottingham your new home! Click on the useful links below NTIC pre-arrival form Accommodation at NTIC Prepare for your studies at NTIC Nottingham Trent University Student life in Nottingham Guide to Nottingham Search: KaplanPathways #KaplanLife Contact details Nottingham Trent International College Belgrave Centre Chaucer Street Nottingham, NG1 5LT Telephone: +44 (0) All information is correct at time of publication and is subject to change. Published August